Chengdu
Tea House
The Chengdu people
like to go to the teahouse; it is their special custom. The teahouses
are all over the city and the suburbs. The number of Chengdu teahouse is
very big. They have not only a very long history, but also some unique
styles. Whichever tea house you go into, you can appreciate the strong
flavor of Chengdu: the bamboo chairs, the square tables, the particular
tea sets, the tiger stoves, the copper teapots and the special skill of
filling water of the waiters. And all of these will give you some very
deep impression.
In Chengdu
teahouses, there are three important things. They are the porcelain
teacups, porcelain lids and the metal trays. The trays are like the
boat, so they are called the tea boat, too. And also they have some
advantages: the volume of the teacups is just right, the top is larger
and the bottom is smaller.
When filling the
water, the tea can be rolled fully. The lids aren't very tight, so they
can keep warm, let air in,stir the tea to blend the taste of the tea.
And also can keep the tea out of your mouth if you drink tea without
putting the lid away. The tray can hold the cup steadily, it is easy to
put and can keep the heat away.
